Democrats introduce bill to expand background checks for firearms

Gov. Tony Evers joined Dem lawmakers and AG Josh Kaul to introduce a bill to expand background checks covering a vast majority of firearms purchases in the state. But Assembly Majority Leader Jim Steineke, R-Kaukauna, said in a statement that is was “disingenuous” to suggest universal background checks “would have

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Gov. Evers: Announces appointments to the Wisconsin women’s council

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced seven appointments to the Wisconsin Women’s Council. The Council’s mission is to identify barriers to women’s social and economic participation in the state and work with public and private-sector partners to develop initiatives and identify solutions and to disseminate information on the status

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Rep. Subeck: Joins Governor Evers, democratic colleagues introducing Universal Background Check legislation

CONTACT: Rep. Lisa Subeck, 608-266-7521(office) MADISON – Today, Representative Lisa Subeck (D – Madison) stood with Governor Tony Evers, Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes, Attorney General Josh Kaul, and Democratic Legislators supporting universal background checks for all firearm purchases. She released the following statement regarding today’s introduction of legislation to close

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Gov. Evers: Wisconsin Democrats announce Universal Background Checks bill, call on Republicans to act

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-7443 Gov. Evers, Lt. Gov. Barnes, Attorney General Kaul join Rep. Sargent and Sen. Johnson in supporting universal background checks. MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes, and Attorney General Josh Kaul today joined Rep. Melissa Sargent (D-Madison) and Sen. LaTonya Johnson (D-Milwaukee) announcing LRB-3949,

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Gov. Evers: Announces appointments to the Board of the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-7443 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced three new members to the Board of the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Patty Edelburg is a dairy farmer from Scandinavia in central Wisconsin. A graduate from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, Edelburg currently serves as

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Wisconsin Department of Transportation: WisDOT launches “Transportation Connects Us” podcast featuring Governor Evers

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) today launched its first episode of “Transportation Connects Us,” the agency’s new podcast. In the first episode, Governor Tony Evers talks with WisDOT Secretary-designee Craig Thompson. They discuss what the Governor heard from citizens all over the state regarding transportation needs, the challenges of meeting Wisconsin’s

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Gov. Evers: Appoints Angeline Winton as Washburn County Circuit Court judge

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-7443 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced his appointment of Angeline Winton to be Washburn County Circuit Court Judge. The appointment fills a vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Eugene Harrington. “Ms. Winton is a hard-working, fair district attorney who understands the challenges facing Washburn

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